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BCSep 22, 2020

A re-elected BC NDP government will build ten more urgent and primary care centres by the end of 2021, promises John Horgan

John Horgan and the BC NDP will keep British Columbia moving forward by building on the progress already made in improving health care for people.A re-elected BC NDP government will build ten more urgent and primary care centres by the end of 2021, with a focus on the communities that need them most. Horgan made the commitment alongside North Vancouver-Lonsdale BC NDP candidate Bowinn Ma, a strong advocate for the North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre."People want to be able to get the health care they need closer to home, without waiting for hours in an emergency room," said Horgan. "Our
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BCSep 22, 2020

B.C. Liberal Leader wants three televised debates, says voters need information and debates are the best way to provide it

B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson wants three televised debates during the provincial election campaign so voters can hear what each party has to offer. Wilkinson says voters need information and debates are the best way to provide it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilkinson began the first day of the election campaign for the Oct. 24 election by touting the Liberals' candidates so far, adding he expects to have an entire slate by the end of the week. He highlighted transportation as a big need in Surrey, the fastest-growing city in the province, and says those working in the trucking and t
BCSep 22, 2020

All evacuation alerts now lifted near only remaining wildfire of note in B.C.

Evacuation alerts have now been lifted for the only remaining properties in British Columbia still affected by a wildfire. The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it has removed alerts covering 46 properties in the Slocan Valley based on advice from the BC Wildfire Service.Evacuation alerts originally covered 305 properties as a wildfire flared on Aug. 17 about 30 kilometres north of Castlegar.The wildfire service says the lightning-caused blaze covered 13 square kilometres and remained active but rain was expected over the region Wednesday. The wildfire season officially ends Oct. 15
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BCSep 22, 2020

366 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths reported in B.C.; Dr. Bonnie Henry says John Horgan did not ask for her advice on an early election

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the response to COVID-19 will not be interrupted by the BC election next month. Dr. Henry says her powers under the Public Health Act are independent and she will be continuing to meet daily with senior health officials. She adds Premier John Horgan did not ask for her advice on an early election call. Dr. Henry says she has been working for months with Elections BC to ensure guidelines are in place for safe elections and details will be released tomorrow. The province is announcing 366 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days. Dr. Bonnie
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BCSep 22, 2020

Leaders of the Liberal and Green parties not happy that John Horgan has called a snap election

The leaders of the Liberal and Green parties in British Columbia are not happy that NDP Premier John Horgan has called a snap election for next month. Andrew Wilkinson criticized Horgan for calling an election that could potentially harm the health of B-C residents during a pandemic. He says the NDP are just trying to secure their own employment. The newly-elected leader of the BC Green Party says Premier John Horgan's decision to call a snap election in the middle of a pandemic is politics at its worst. Sonia Furstenau says the Green Party has worked in good faith with NDP for three years an
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BCSep 22, 2020

IHIT identifies the victim in fatal shooting at Richmond restaurant

Investigators are asking drivers with any dash cam footage in the area of a fatal shooting in Richmond to contact them immediately. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 44 year old man died and another was injured in the shooting at the Manzo restaurant on Friday night. IHIT says both victims are well known to police and the shooting is believed to be targeted. But they say there's no evidence to suggest it's connected to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict or any of the other recent acts of violence.
BCSep 21, 2020

B.C. privacy commissioner will hear First Nations complaints about COVID-19

BC's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael McEvoy, will investigate a complaint by a coalition of First Nations about how the Health Ministry releases details about COVID-19. The Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Tsilhqot'in National Government and Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council say a lack of timely, specific information about confirmed cases makes it difficult to keep the virus out of their communities, or track cases when they emerge. McEvoy says he agreed to take on the complaint after he reviewed correspondence between the First Nations and the ministry and determined an informal solution w
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BCSep 21, 2020

John Horgan calls an election in British Columbia for Oct. 24

John Horgan met with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin today, and later announced a provincial election. Election will be held on Oct. 24th. Horgan called an 11 a.m. news conference following the meeting with the lieutenant-governor. Horgan says, "British Columbians deserve a say in our economic recovery and will decide the future of our province.'' B.C. had a fixed election date set for October 2021, but Horgan had earlier said he was considering his political options. The NDP formed a minority government in B.C. three years ago after signing a deal with the Green party. But in recent weeks, Horgan has s
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BCSep 21, 2020

B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers

The B.C. government says it will launch three cannabis programs over the next two years to help small and Indigenous growers compete with larger rivals.A farm-gate program would allow growers to sell their products at stores located at their production sites. Another program would allow small cannabis producers, licensed by Health Canada, to deliver cannabis directly to authorized retailers. The government did not say how it will define small producers, but says nurseries will be included in the policy. Both programs are expected to launch in 2022, a year after the province hopes to start an i

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CanadaAug 01, 2025

Our trade talks with Washington will continue in the coming weeks: Dominic LeBlanc

Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-US trade, says that our trade talks with Washington will continue in the coming weeks, his comments come after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canada from 25 percent to 35 percent. LeBlanc, who was in Washington during the time, said that no development is expected in the near future. Prime Minister Mark Carney's minister said that he will speak to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick next week and that the two will meet face-to-face in late August to discuss the issue. LeBlanc said that Canada's ambassador to the US, Christine
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BCAug 01, 2025

Charges laid in August 2024 homicide of Dillan Unger in Langley

Charges have been laid following an investigation into an August 2024 homicide in Langley, British Columbia. On August 2, 2024, at 12:46 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of gun shots in the 7000-block of 202B Street in Langley. Two men suffering from gun shot wounds were subsequently located at the hospital. One of the men succumbed to his injuries and the second was released from hospital. To further the investigation, IHIT identified the victim as 41-year-old Dillan Unger of Langley. Throughout the course of this investigation, IHIT has worked in close partnership with the Langley
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BCAug 01, 2025

Falling tree kills mother, 26, and five-month-old baby at B.C. campground

A mother and her five-month-old baby have been killed by a tree that fell in a Vancouver Island campground. Police say emergency responders were called to the scene in Cumberland, B.C., on Thursday afternoon.RCMP say that the 26-year-old mother died at the scene and the infant was taken to hospital but did not survive.They say there is no criminality suspected in the initial investigation, and no further details on the case will be released.BC Emergency Health Services says they received a call for ambulances to attend in the 1100 block of Comox Lake Road, the address for Cumberland Lake Park
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WorldAug 01, 2025

Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev

President Donald Trump says he's ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines. This decision comes after what he calls ``highly provocative statements'' by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump posted on his social media site that he's taking action in case Medvedev's words are more than just rhetoric. He emphasizes the importance of words and hopes for no unintended consequences. The impact on U.S. nuclear subs,which routinely patrol global hotspots, remains unclear. This move escalates tensions between Washington and Moscow at a delicate time. Trump also mentions sen
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BCAug 01, 2025

B.C. park reopens, while search continues for man missing in Coquihalla River

Police say the Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park in Hope, B.C., has reopened, while a search to find a missing man who fell into the river last weekend continues. RCMP closed off the area in the park as a police underwater recovery team went into the Coquihalla River on Wednesday to try to find the 19-year-old man but was unsuccessful. There was also no sign of the man using a drone to search along the river on Thursday. RCMP say they will resume the search on Saturday, and parts of the park may be restricted to public access due to those efforts. Hope RCMP Staff Sgt. Mike S